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Dorstenia gigas
[ Moraceae ] [ Socotra Island ]
That species is much sought after for its beautiful shape resembling to a bonsai and its shiny dark green foliage very harmonious. It develops a caudex up to 20 to 30cm when cultivated in pot. Propagation by cuttings is difficult, seed production is very rare in cultivation. Therefore, despite a huge demand, it is rarely offered for sale.
Dorstenia gigas

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Flowering plant . Plant which can be grown as a Bonsai . Succulent Plant . Develops a caudex .
Habitat
zone 12 = Winter minimum temperature above 10C (above 50F)
Deserts or Arid Areas
Limestone Hillsides


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Drought-Tolerant
Small plant

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Cultivation
Substrate
Temperature during winter

1 gravel + 1 soil + 1 humus

Indoor during winter temperature min. from 11 to 16C
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter

Bright

Rarely ( when the substrate is dry )
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth

Regularly but without excess, and especialy during summer

From time to time when necessary
Pruning
Repotting
No pruning
Repot from time to time

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